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Dubawa May 10, 2021 0

A weekly newsletter that takes a closer look at the aspects of truth and falsehood in recent...

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Old picture used to depict recent poisoning of cows in Ondo

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Old picture used to depict recent poisoning of cows in Ondo

Silas Jonathan May 7, 2021 0

Claim:  A user on Twitter claims that ‘over 50 cows belonging to Fulani herdsmen were poisoned to...

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Police to clamp down on unpermitted use of tinted glass – But is this backed by law?

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Police to clamp down on unpermitted use of tinted glass – But is this backed by law?

Silas Jonathan May 7, 2021 0

Recently, a claim making rounds on the Nigerian Twitter space claims that the Nigerian police force has...

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Key sectors fake news thrive, pose threats

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Key sectors fake news thrive, pose threats

Silas Jonathan May 7, 2021 0

The article outlines areas of growth of influence of Fake news.

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Video purporting Boko Haram forcefully converted Niger Residents to Islam false

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Video purporting Boko Haram forcefully converted Niger Residents to Islam false

Silas Jonathan, Maxine Danso May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A viral video making rounds on social media claims that Boko Haram is forcefully converting commuters...

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False, President Buhari has not ordered Pantami’s sack

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False, President Buhari has not ordered Pantami’s sack

Silas Jonathan May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A video uploaded on YouTube claims that Dr. Isa Pantami, the minister of communications has been...

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Viral video depicting Boko Haram’s takeover of Niger state is false

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Viral video depicting Boko Haram’s takeover of Niger state is false

Silas Jonathan May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A viral video on Facebook claims that Boko Haram hoisted its flag in Niger State, Nigeria....

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Did Garba Shehu say killings in Benue will continue if Ortom fails to cooperate with Buhari?

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Did Garba Shehu say killings in Benue will continue if Ortom fails to cooperate with Buhari?

Lois Ugbede May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A news report by Weetalknaija claims Garba Shehu said the killings in Benue will continue until...

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Viral image of jet purportedly manufactured by Biafrans misleading

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Viral image of jet purportedly manufactured by Biafrans misleading

Lois Ugbede April 30, 2021 0

Claim: A Facebook post claims BB-905 aircraft is a locally made fighter Jet made by Biafra many...

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